Current Time in La Defense, France 🇫🇷
Lat/Long: 48.89° N, 2.24° E
Elevation: 53 m above sea level
Population rank: #465 of 15,277 cities in France by population
Region: Île-de-France
IANA Timezone: Europe/Paris
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in France: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in France: CEST
Daylight Hours in La Defense
La Defense gets 16h 02m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset is at 21:51.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 14m near the December solstice to 16h 11m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 7 Jun ● | 01:49 | 05:48 | 13:49 | 18:05 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 01:50 | 05:48 | 13:50 | 18:06 | 21:51 | 23:21 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 01:50 | 05:48 | 13:50 | 18:06 | 21:52 | 23:22 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 01:50 | 05:47 | 13:50 | 18:06 | 21:53 | 23:23 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 01:50 | 05:47 | 13:50 | 18:07 | 21:53 | 23:23 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 01:50 | 05:47 | 13:50 | 18:07 | 21:54 | 23:24 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:51 | 05:47 | 13:51 | 18:07 | 21:55 | 23:25 |
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Moon Phases & Times for La Defense
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
64.1%
Next Moonrise
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Tomorrow, 02:09
Next Moonset
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Today, 12:28
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How Far Is La Defense From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 336 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Moscow | 2,491 km | ENE (59deg) |
| Dubai | 5,255 km | E (100deg) |
| New York | 5,828 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,018 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,077 km | NW (314deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,399 km | SW (224deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,632 km | ENE (59deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in La Defense?
La Defense next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
La Defense's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from La Defense and you would surface in the open ocean, near 48.9deg S, 177.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about La Defense
What time is it in La Defense right now?
The current local time in La Defense is 02:50 on Sunday, June 07, 2026. La Defense follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is La Defense in?
La Defense uses the Europe/Paris IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is La Defense?
La Defense is UTC+01:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to La Defense local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is La Defense on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — La Defense is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 07, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over La Defense tonight?
The moon phase over La Defense tonight is Last Quarter with 64.1% illumination.
What is solar time in La Defense?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In La Defense, clocks run about 1h 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.